{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Intelligence Advantage ","title":"From Military Police to Private Security: Hayley Elvins on Close Protection and Intelligence","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3595,"description":"Welcome to The Intelligence Advantage podcast.In this episode, Gary Miller sits down with Hayley Elvins, founder of Sloane Risk Group, to explore her remarkable journey from the Royal Military Police to becoming a leading expert in close protection and corporate risk management. Hayley shares gripping stories about her early adventures, rigorous training, and high-stakes assignments in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and beyond. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, she highlights the critical skills of situational awareness and diplomacy in the close protection world.The conversation dives deep into the realities of corporate security, from counter-surveillance and insider threats to her most rewarding projects, such as the heart-stirring mission to reunite lost children with their mother. Hayley also discusses the challenges and rewards of running her own company, the importance of diversity in security roles, and the evolving threats in today’s digital landscape. Listeners are treated to a balanced blend of suspenseful recollections, practical advice, and empowering messages for anyone considering a path in intelligence or protection. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:23 Joining the Intelligence Corps07:12 Joining military intelligence11:23 Military police training specifics13:41 Working in Northern Ireland during the Troubles17:55 Trying to enter close protection21:09 Boxing training experience recap25:19 Intense bodyguard training exercises29:15 Experiences training with men31:38 Considering a job in Iraq35:21 Working with celebrities and royalty38:14 Rescue and reunion of refugee kids41:42 Preparing for emotional reunion43:11 Guarding Privacy During Reunion47:05 Celebrity protection experiences50:30 Corporate strategic security programs52:35 Investigating luxury goods theft57:46 Understanding and managing risk Curious to hear more about the behind-the-scenes world of close protection and investigation? Don’t forget to subscribe to the Intelligence...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/v_jBTvX5YoCWjZ7lVo4y9I96BPnwxLLX_WeNocfaTvI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OGM0/M2Y5M2M5MzNkYmYw/ZjQxOGI0NDUzYzM5/ZWJkYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}